Kim Jong Un tells army to ‘annihilate’ South Korea, US if provoked
North Korean leader echoes earlier bellicose rhetoric after promising to launch new satellites and expand arsenal.
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of New Year’s Day attacks
At least five people have been killed in Donetsk and Odesa amid an escalating wave of attacks since Friday.
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people
Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 677
As the war enters its 677th day, these are the main developments.
Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific
From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US's expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera's highlights.
Photos: New Year 2024 celebrations around the world
The celebrations come as ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and lead to muted or cancelled festivities.
Israeli minister reiterates calls for Palestinians to leave Gaza
Israel's far-right finance minister says Israelis who would replace Palestinians would 'make the desert bloom'.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne
The Danish queen announces abdication on January 14 during New Year's Eve address live on TV.
Assad forces target crowded market, kill two: Syria’s White Helmets
Meanwhile, Israel bombed Aleppo and Neirab, leaving Syrians trapped between two forces raining fire from the sky.
‘Outraged’: Brazilian Muslims face growing Islamophobia over Gaza war
A survey released last month suggests approximately 60 percent of Brazilian Muslims experienced religious intolerance.
Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts
Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.
World starts welcoming the New Year with fireworks and prayers
Sydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to celebrate the arrival of 2024.
Felix Tshisekedi re-elected DR Congo president, election commission says
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Renowned Australian journalist John Pilger passes away at 84
From Palestine to Cambodia, Pilger worked extensively to expose human suffering caused by imperialist governments.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 86
At least 100 killed in central Gaza, while night-time raids injure 17 in occupied West Bank - here is the latest.
Pro-Palestine campaigners call for Gaza ceasefire on New Year’s Eve
Activists are asking people to turn the New Year's countdown in their countries into a countdown for a ceasefire.
What’s the Philadelphi Corridor border zone that Israel wants to control?
Israeli control over the corridor between Gaza and Egypt would mean a de facto full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip.
US forces sink ‘Houthi’ boats in Red Sea after attack on Maersk vessel
Global shipping giant Maersk is suspending operations in the Red Sea for 48 hours after the attack.
Au revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?
France’s hold on its African allies significantly shrunk in 2023. Here's a timeline of how that unfolded.
Israel detains Palestinians in renewed West Bank incursions
At least four Palestinians detained and 17 others injured from Israeli drone strikes on Tulkarem.